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Mechanics
Chapters 3 4 5 6 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 3 Name two reasons why you would buy quality tools? | They will be lighter, stronger, easier to use, and more dependable. |
| 3 Name three of the four basic rules regarding tools | purchase quality tools, keep tools organized, keept tools clean, use the right tool for the job. |
| 3 Name the three basic parts of a toolbox. | roll around cabinet, upper tool chest, carrying tray |
| 3 In your toolbox, what part would you normally keep your large power tools | roll around cabinet |
| 3 What can be used to hold frequently used tool? | tote tray |
| 3 Why would you use a tool holder? | oranization of your tools |
| 3 How do you determine a wrench size? | by measuring across the wrench jaws. |
| 3 Why is an open-end wrench set at an angle? | So it can turn bolts and nuts with minimum swing space. |
| 3 What two point openings are box-end wrenches available in? | 6 and 12 |
| 3 Which wrench can be described as having an open jaw on both ends? | open-end wrench |
| 3 What tool do you use to remove nuts and bolts? | socket |
| 3 Define flex bar | the strongest socket handle that provides the most leverage |
| 3 What is a universal joint? | a swivel that lets the socket wrench reach around obstructions. |
| 3 What is a pipe wrench used for? | to grasp cylindrical objects, because it is adjustable |
| 3 What wrench would you use to turn set screws on pulleys, gears and knobs? | Allen |
| 3 How do you choose the correct screwdriver for the job? | one that is wide and thick enough to completely fill the screw slot. |
| 3 Name two ways pliers are used. | gripping, cutting and crimping. holding and bending. |
| 3 What is the most common hammer used in automotive work? | ball peen |
| 3 What are chisels used for? | cut off damaged or rusty nuts, bolts, and rivet heads. |
| 3 What is a drift punch used for? | drive pins, shafts, and metal rods part of the way out of the hole. |
| 3 List 3 of 5 rules that should be followed when using chisels and punches. | 1. use the largest punch or chisel that will work. 2. keep both ends properly ground and shape 3. grind off the mushroom and form a chafer 4. wear eye protection |
| 3 Which kind of file (coarse or fine) should be used on soft materials, such as brass, or plastic? | coarse |
| 3 What are the three safety rules to follow when using a file? | 1. never use a file without a secure handle 2. apply pressure on forward stroke and lift on backstroke 3. place on hand on the handle the other on the file tip, 4. don't file too rapidly 5. clean files with a file card or wire brush 6.never hammer or pry |
| 3 What type of saw is used to cut metal objects? | hack saw |
| 3 Name two rules when using a hack saw | 1. appropriate blade 2. one hand on handle and other on frame 3. press down on forward stroke and release on back stroke. 4. 50-60 strokes per minute |
| When servicing an automobile, name one of the kinds of stands could you use?3 | 1 cylinder head stand. 2. transmission fixture 3. rear axle holding stands |
| 3 Why is dirt a major enemy of a vehicle? | Dirt can cause a major breakdown by clogging a passage or scarring a part |
| 3 What would you use to remove light rust and dirt on parts? | brushes |
| 3 What kind of probe will allow you to see an oil leak behind an engine? | mirror |
| 3 Name two times a pry bar can be helpful when servicing a vehicle? | assembly disassemblly adjustment operations |
| 3 What is the use of a pickup or probe tool? | picking up bolts, nuts and other small parts that cannot be reached by hand |
| 3 Why would high-voltage or cable pliers have insulation on the jaws and handle? | to prevent the electrical current from accidentally flowing through the wrench |
| 6 What measuring system is used in most countries? | metric |
| 6 What number is the metric system based on? | 10 |
| 6 Fractions are only accurate to _____ of an inch. | 1/64 |
| 6 What would an outside caliper be used for? | to make external measurements when 1/64 accuracy is sufficient |
| 6 Describe the three steps to using an inside caliper | 1. place it inside the hole 2. adjust it until the tips just touch the part 3. measure the distance between the tips using a ruler. |
| 6 Name a type of ____________ micrometer. | inside micrometer outside micrometer depth micrometer |
| 6 Describe the three steps to using a micrometer/ | 1. place the mike inside the hole. 2. adjust until the part is just being touched by the micrometer 3. remove and read the measurement |
| 6 What kind of gauge is used to measure small clearances or gaps? | feeler |
| 6 Name two types of feeler gauges. | flat feeler and wire feeler gauge |
| 6 What is a dial indicator used for by an automotive technichian? | to check gear teeth backlash (clearance), shaft end play, cam lobe lift, and similar kinds of part movements. |
| 6 What is another word for temperature gauge? | thermomter |
| 4 What is an air compressor? | a source of compressed air |
| 4 What is the usual air pressure in a shop's compressed air-system? | 100-150 psi |
| 4 Air tools can also be referred to as ____________ | pneumatic |
| 4 Describe what an air ratchet is? | an impact wrench used to quickly install or remove fasteners. |
| 4 What is the difference between an impact socket and a conventional socket? | Impact are flat black, case hardened, thicker and stronger |
| 4 Why would you use an impact wrench instead of torque wrench? | an impact wrench will not torque critical fastners to their correct specification. |
| 4 Name three drives air ratchets are available in. | 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 7/8" |
| 4 When is a air-powered blowgun used? | to dry and clean parts washed in a solvent and to blow dust and loose dirt from a part |
| 4 Why would you use a solvent gun? | to wash parts that will not fit into the cleaning tank |
| 4 Why is an air drill excellent for many repair jobs? | it has power output and speed adjustment capabilities |
| 4 What are hydraulic tools powered by? | pressurized liquid |
| 4 Describe what a drill press is. | a floor or bench mounted drill used for drilling holes |
| 4 Name 3 of the rules that should be followed when using a drill press. | 1 remove the key from the chuck before turning on 2 secure item with a C-clamp 3 use a center punch to indent the part and start the hole 4 release the pressure before the bit breaks through 5 oil the bit as needed |
| 4 Where would you place a floor jack without causing any vehicle damage? | on frame, suspension arm or axle housing |
| 4 List three other possible uses (besides removing and installing engines) of a portable engine crane? | lifting intake manifolds, cylinder heads, engine blocks, transmissions, transaxles, and other heavy parts. |
| 4 What is the purpose of a cold solvent? | removes grease and oil from parts |
| 4 Why would you always connect the battery charger leads to the battery before turning on the charger? | to prevent sparks that could ignite the battery gases |
| 8 Name the three basic types of threads | UNC, fine UNF, metric SI |
| 8 What is tensile strength? | the amount of pull a fastener can withstand before breaking |
| 8 What is torque specifications? | tightening values given by the auto manufacturer |
| 8 Explain torque-to-yield | a bolt tightening methold that needs the bolt to be tightened to a specific torque and then turned a number of degrees |
| 8 Why would it be important to use the proper bolt tightening sequence when torquing bolts on an engine? | an incorrect sequence or uneven tightening can cause breaks, warping, gasket leaks and other problems |
| 8 List three types of tools used to remove damaged fasteners. | 1. locking pliers, 2. stud puller (stud wrench) 3. hacksaw, 4. hammer and punch, 5. screw-extractor (easy out) |
| 8 What are used between parts to prevent leakage of engine oil, coolant, transmission oil, and other fluids? | gaskets and seals |
| 8 What are room temperature vulcanizing (RTV sealers and anaerobic sealers? | two types of form-in-place gaskets |
| 8 What type of seal fits into a groove between two parts, and should be coated with system fluid before installation? | O-ring |
| 5 Name 4 of the 5 areas that are normally in an auto shop repair? | shop stall lift alignment rack outside work area toolroom |
| 5 What are the rules to be followed when using a lift? | 1. an instructor demonstration and permission 2. center the vehicle as described in the manual 3. check ceiling clearances 4 make sure the safety catch is on |
| 5 How do you pull a vehicle on an alignment rack? | slowly and carefully someone guides the driver keep tires centered on the rack |
| 5 Why is it important to remember that you are surrounded by other technicians in the shop? | watch out for your own safety and your co-workers |
| 5 List 4 types of accidents that can happen in an auto shop. | fire explosions asphyxiation chemical burns electric shock physical injuries |
| 5 The most common tupe of multipurpose extinguisher is an A,B,C _______________ extinguisher | dry-chemical |
| 5 How should you carry an airbag? | metal housing down and away from your body |
| 5 Name 4 of 5 PPE you should wear when handling solvents and other caustic materials? | eye protection respirator chemical proof apron rubber gloves leather shoes |
| 5 When should you use a ventilation fan? | any time there ar fumes present |
| 5 Why must you respect running engines? | it could be knocked into gear and run over someone |
| FLAT WASHERS | prevents the bolt or nut from digging into the part |
| LOCK WASHER | keeps a bolt or nut from loosening under stress and vibration |
| MACHINE SCREWS | are similar to bolts, are threaded their full length, and are relatively small |
| SHEET METAL SCREWS | are commonly used on plastic and sheet metal parts |
| BOLT SIZE IS MEASURED... | across the outside diameter of the bold threads |
| BOLT LENGTH IS MEASURED... | from the bottom of the bolt head to the threaded end of the bolt |
| HARDENING SEALERS ARE USED ON... | permanent assemblies and for filling uneven surfaces |
| NONHARDENING SEALERS ARE FOR.... | semipermanent assemblies |
| STANDARD SCREWDRIVER HAS... | a single blade that fits into a slot in the screw head |
| PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER HAS ... | two crossing blades that fit into a star-shaped screw slot |
| SCRATCH AWL HAS... | a sharp, pointed tip and looks like a screwdriver |
| COMBINIATION PLIERS ARE AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHS | most commonly used pliers |
| NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS ARE USED FOR... | handling small parts or reaching into highly restricted areas |
| DRIFT PUNCH IS USED FOR | used to drive pins, shafts, and metal rods part of the way out of a hole |
| C-CLAMPS | come in many different sizes can be used when cutting or welding hold parts on a work surface |
| VACUUM GAUGE | measure negative vacuum in an engine's intake manifold |
| HOLE GAUGE | measuring very small holes in parts |
| PRESSURE GAUGE | measure tire pressure, fuel pump pressure, air condtioning system pressure, or engine compression stroke |
| TELESCOPING GAUGE | measure internal part bores or openings |
| ROTARY BRUSH IS USED IN________AND REMOVES... | aan air or electric drill and removes old gasket material, carbon deposits, and rust with minimum effort |
| ABRASIVE PAD IS A TYPE OF... | cleaning tool that can be used in an air drill |
| ROTARY FILE OR STONE IS USED FOR... | removing metal burrs and nicks |
| CHUCK | a special key used to tighten a bit in the drill |
| DRILL BITS /TWIST DRILLS | used to drill holes in metal or plastic |
| HYDRAULIC PRESS | install or remove gears, pulleys bearings, seals, and other parts requiring a high pushing force |
| TIRE CHANGER | removes and replaces tires |
| OXYACETYLENE TORCH | used to heat, cut, and weld metal parts |
| SOLDERING GUN | used to join wires |
| CREEPER | technicans use to roll under vehicles without getting dirty |
| PULLERS | used to remove seals, gears, pulleys, steering wheels, and axles |
| DROPLIGHT | provides a portable light source |
| STEAM CLEANER/ HIGH PRESSURE WASHER | used to remove dirt, grease, and oil from the outsides of engines, transmissions, transaxles and other equipment |
| TOOLROOM | part of the shop where tools, small equipment and supplies are stored |
| CLASSROOM | where seminars, demonstrations, and training are held. |
| PPE RESPIRATOR | worn when working around airborne impurities |
| PPE GROUND PRONG | on an electric power tool that prevents an accidental electrical shock |
| PPE RUBBER GLOVES | when working on high voltage hybrid drive systems |
| PPE EYE PROTECTION | when handling solvents or any operation that could endanger your eyes |
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